Elijah Craig, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Small Batch

Elijah Craig is produced by Heaven Hill, the nation’s largest independent, family-owned distillery based in Bardstown, Kentucky. The brand honors the historical figure Reverend Elijah Craig, who is credited with introducing the use of charred oak barrels to the whiskey-making process in 1789. This bourbon is made from a mash bill of 78% corn, 10% rye, and 12% malted barley, and it matures in new, Level 3 charred American oak barrels. In the glass, it presents a balanced profile featuring notes of vanilla, caramel, and warm baking spices with a smooth, full-bodied texture. While no specific 1000 vintage exists, the current small batch release draws on a consistent blend of barrels aged between eight and twelve years to ensure reliable depth. It is a dependable, well-structured spirit that works just as well sipped neat as it does in a classic cocktail.